“I try to get students as many ways to enter into poetry as they possibly can... I talk about the importance of craft but, more importantly, that [students] really explore their own ideas and voice.” Professor Patricia Spears Jones, recently named the New York State Poet for 2023-2025, spoke with Barnard about her journey as a poet and educator. Read at the link in our bio! #barnard #barnardcollege #barnardfaculty #barnardprofessor #poetry #poet #newyork #nyc #ny #studentpoet #studentpoetry #youngpoet #youngpoets #barnardwriters